Kissimmee in Osceola County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Shingle Creek
The Midland Railroad ran from Kissimmee to Apopka with a depot in Shingle Creek for passengers and for transporting citrus. Florida's most productive fruit packing house in the late 1800s to early 1900s was in Shingle Creek.
The County's first post office was a Pony Express stop in Shingle Creek. The post office was combined with a general store. A nearby school was also established to provide education for the communities children. Shingle Creek also fielded a baseball team that traveled around the State, representing their community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Education • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 28° 18.937′ N, 81° 27.856′ W. Marker is in Kissimmee, Florida, in Osceola County . Marker can be reached from the intersection of Old Vineland Road and Princess Way, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Shingle Creek Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2420 Old Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Rural Life (approx. half a mile away); The Yates Fords (approx. half a mile away); Ranch House (approx. half a mile away); Water Works (approx. half a mile away); Discover Frontier Communities (approx. half a mile away); Lanier Legacy (approx. half a mile away); Community-Centered Schools (approx. half a mile away); Bunk House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kissimmee.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.